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What is the difference between white and white stains? What is each material of birch, birch veneer, birch effect?

If you are confused with similar colors and material expressions, please refer to the following description and come to the store to experience the product.

• White: It is a particle board product that is not wood, painted with invisible texture.
• White stain: It is a product made of stain treated with characteristics of wood such as knot and grain. The wood is visible, has a natural feel.
• Birch: The product is made of birch solid wood.
• Birch veneer: The product is made of particleboard or fiberboard with a thin layer of birch solid wood.
• Birch effect: The product is made from particleboard or fiberboard that is covered with foil that looks like birch.

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